Des Moines bands Ramona and the Sometimes and Greg Wheeler and the Poly Mall Cops inaugurated Skate South (10494 County Line Rd, Des Moines)’s first rock show on Saturday, May 18. Bands performed from the center of the rink while skaters circled around them, dodging inflatable clouds and disco balls.
Be on the lookout for more events at Skate South, or just head in at random for some fun on wheels.
Greg Wheeler and the Poly Mall Cops get skated up and hyped to perform on the rink at Skate South, Saturday, May 18, 2024. — Anthony Scanga/Little VillageOpen since 1992, Skate South often hosts DJs, bands and glow parties to entertain visitors to their roller rink, arcade and concession stand. Saturday, May 18, 2024. — Anthony Scanga/Little VillageRamona and the Sometimes perform at Skate South in Des Moines on Saturday, May 18, 2024. — Anthony Scanga/Little VillageRamona and the Sometimes perform at Skate South in Des Moines on Saturday, May 18, 2024. — Anthony Scanga/Little VillageRamona and the Sometimes perform at Skate South in Des Moines on Saturday, May 18, 2024. — Anthony Scanga/Little VillageRamona and the Sometimes brought some inflatable friends to their glow show at Skate South in Des Moines on Saturday, May 18, 2024. — Anthony Scanga/Little VillageRamona and the Sometimes perform at Skate South in Des Moines on Saturday, May 18, 2024. — Anthony Scanga/Little VillageRamona and the Sometimes perform at Skate South in Des Moines on Saturday, May 18, 2024. — Anthony Scanga/Little VillageRollers hit the rink at Skate South (10494 County Line Rd, Des Moines) on Saturday, May 18, 2024. — Anthony Scanga/Little VillageGreg Wheeler and the Poly Mall Cops rock the roller rink at Skate South, Saturday, May 18, 2024. — Anthony Scanga/Little VillageGreg Wheeler and the Poly Mall Cops rock the roller rink at Skate South, Saturday, May 18, 2024. — Anthony Scanga/Little VillageRamona and the Sometimes perform at Skate South in Des Moines on Saturday, May 18, 2024. — Anthony Scanga/Little VillageLocal bands perform at Skate South for a roving, glowing audience on Saturday, May 18, 2024. — Anthony Scanga/Little Village